Damon & AnneMarie // Lafayette, IN

I first met Damon a few years ago at the Phunk N Ink tattoo convention in Fort Wayne, IN, He just so happened to be getting a piece by Dusty Neal who is a friend of mine. We got to talking and realized we live in the same city and thought maybe we would see each other around sometime. Fast forward to about a year later Damon asked me if I would shoot some work for his up and coming portfolio book. I happily concurred.

A few months after shooting some clients of Damon's at his shop Revolution Tattoo & Body Modification in West Lafayette he approached me about doing a session with him and his wife AnneMarie. He told me they have never really had professional photographs done in the 13 years theyve been together.

While doing this session Damon stated that he gives me full artistic freedom, being an artist himself he takes a lot of pride in so I mentioned that I totally wanted to do an all Black & White session. Its something Ive never done for a client and I thought it would be awesome given they themselves wore those colors for their session. Thank you and Enjoy.

Lisa & Chad // Midland MI

Lisa and Chad..what to say that hasnt already been said. This couple booked me for their engagement session, which can be seen here: L&C Engagement Session we all had an awesome time and I knew this wedding was going to set the bar for me as I try to do every wedding.

Lisa and Chad have been together 10+ years and both in the Veterinarian field and through hard work and zip codes they have remained together through all that. They couldn't have picked more picturesque locations. Dow Gardens for the ceremony at The H Hotel in downtown Midland . I was in awe of the locations. Simply awesome to photograph and provided a great back drop for my ideas.

I wanted to thank the Frank and Bartner families for their hospitality and kind nature not to mention Lisa and Chad, who I wish the best. Thank you for viewing and enjoy.


Assistant: Jenna Brown

Ceremony Location: Dow Gardens

Reception Location: The Dolce H Hotel

My first nationally published photograph!! // AP Magazine

Alternative Press Magazine has long since been a magazine for the so called "underground music" crowd. Ive been photographing Hardcore shows since I was 18 years old. I never really thought it would take me anywhere, it was more or less to have fun...something I did for the bands and maybe some free shirts for trade or just to have the band be stoked on some photographs of themselves.

I was approached by Griffin of the band Shut In which is a side project of Danny from Oceano: Oceano 2012 Promo Session//Chicago, IL He was asking if I had any live photos of Danny which I had taken quite a few images the last time I saw the band. Once he told me the images were going to be in AP magazine I was beyond stoked.

Fast forward to September and the issue has been released. This is my first nationally published photograph. Ive had a few published in local publications but never to this magnitude or audience. Its the first part of a 4 part blended photo above the "SH" I kept this kind of hush hush and may not seem like a big deal to some but I feel like I'm finally working my up! Big thing to come soon. All smiles.

If you'd like this issue you can order via the AP website: AP issue 291.1 Thank you for looking! Enjoy.

Justin Lim. Old Five and Dime Sign Company // Fort Wayne, IN

Justin Lim. He is the one man operation of Old Five and Dime Sign Company. Justin is a very talented and young pinstriper and sign painter. I contacted Justin after seeing his work on the store front window's of a few Fort Wayne local tattoo shops. What really blew me away was the work he did for Black Anvil Tattoo

Stepping into his home was like walking into an antique store. Every thing was decorated from a 1950s standpoint. Justin is such a humble dude and his work is impressive to say the least. I have always admired pinstriping as an art form but after watching Justin, studying his craft as he painted a Japanese Hannya on the back of an open face silver sparkle helmet for another project I have going I was in awe. I honestly cant say enough good about what he did. Lastly before I get to the images please if you need custom sign work, paint restoration or pinstriping done Email or call for all inquiries! signsbylim@gmail.com or phone 1-(260)-492-0325
   

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finished product.
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